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Books in Children's Picture Books series

  • Jimmy the Joey: The True Story of an Amazing Koala Rescue

    Susan Kelly, Deborah Lee Rose

    Hardcover (National Geographic Children's Books, July 9, 2013)
    This warm and inspirational photographic picture book for ages 4 to 8 is a compelling and uplifting true story, with a sweet message about coping with loss that draws attention to an important and threatened wild animal. Jimmy is an adorable baby koala whose tender tale is sure to strike at the heartstrings of every animal lover. Readers will marvel at Jimmy's new life at Koala Hospital, being raised by loving human caregivers and interacting with other koalas healing from injury. The book also introduces young readers to the need for conservational awareness: Through Jimmy's life story readers will come to understand the many obstacles koalas and other species face today.
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  • Honk! Honk!

    Mick Manning, Brita Granstrom

    Paperback (Kingfisher Books, Aug. 3, 1998)
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  • All in a Day

    Mitsumasa Anno

    Paperback (Puffin Books, June 21, 1999)
    Ten outstanding artists illustrate the similarities and differences in children and their activities in eight different parts of the world throughout one 24-hour day. Features artwork from Raymond Briggs, Ron Brooks, Eric Carle, Gian Calvi, Zhu Chengliang, Leo and Diane Dillon, Akiko Hayashi, and Nicolai Ye. Popov.
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  • Apt. 3

    Ezra Jack Keats

    Hardcover (Viking Juvenile, June 1, 1999)
    On a rainy day two brothers try to discover who is playing the harmonica they hear in their apartment building
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  • In the Castle

    Anna Milbourne, Benji Davies, Laura Parker

    Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2006)
    A boy and girl imagine what life was like in a castle, and what the king's nephew had to do to become a knight.
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  • Christmas at Ivy Cottage

    E.J. Taylor

    Hardcover (Scholastic, )
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  • I Love My Grandpa

    David Bedford, Brenna Vaughan

    Hardcover (Parragon Books, Feb. 1, 2013)
    Its a beautiful day for a swim, but Little Bear isnt sure that he likes the water. With Grandpas encouragement, will he be brave enough to try something new? Written by best-selling author David Bedford, with gorgeous illustrations by Brenna Vaughan, this sweet, encouraging, and comforting picture book is perfect for any grandpa and his little one to share.
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  • Hannah's Temper

    Celia Berridge

    Hardcover (Scholastic, April 17, 1992)
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  • Natumi Takes the Lead: The True Story of an Orphan Elephant Who Finds Family

    Gerry Ellis, Amy Novesky

    Hardcover (National Geographic Children's Books, Nov. 8, 2016)
    After losing her mother, shy Natumi is rescued by a team from the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, an orphanage for baby elephants. At the shelter, Natumi hides behind keepers' legs to watch the other elephants at the shelter. But soon, she meets several other orphans, and the eight of them play together in the surrounding bush. As the babies become closer and more like a real family, they need a leader, someone they can trust. Can Natumi grow into this role? Join the herd to find out what happens when they travel back into the wild. This sweet story, with its heartwarming photographs, explores the challenges and joys of family, love, and growing up, and is a perfect bedtime tale.
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  • Underpants Wonderpants

    Peter Bently

    Hardcover (Parragon Books, July 19, 2013)
    Underpants wonderpants! Join in the adventures of a zebra and his friends in this vibrant and humorous picture book perfect for children ages 3-6. With vibrant illustrations and fun, easy to read text, it's the perfect sequel to Underpants Thunderpants.
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  • Who's there? - Soko ni iru no wa d芒re ? Children's Picture Book English - Japanese

    Dominique Curtiss, Muriel Gestin, Rowland Hill, Masaya Nakatsu

    Paperback (Chouetteditions.com, Jan. 5, 2017)
    Bilingual edition English - JapaneseLola meets some strange animals while she is walking in the forest. They are hiding from her. Will Lola guess who they are?When you play the guessing games with Lola in this short story you will also be learning about another language. From 4 years old and upward.Mori no naka o sanpo suru l么ra wa ironna tokoro ni kakurete iru d么butsutachi ni deai masu. L么ra wa sore ga donna d么butsuka o ateru koto ga dekiru no desh么ka ?L么ra to issho ni atekko o shinagara gaikokugo ni shitashimu koto ga dekiru ohanashi desu. To read an excerpt, click on the link: http://online.fliphtml5.com/egdd/kvdr/#p=1
  • Under the Ground

    Anna Milbourne, Serena Riglietti, Laura Parker

    Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2006)
    Describes what can be found at various levels underground, from plant roots and earthworms to subway systems and the Earth's core.
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